Health promotion

Guidance on the Implementation of Minimum Pricing for Alcohol

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With legislation brought in on 1 May 2018 the Scottish Government has produced a resource offering Guidance on the Implementation of Minimum Pricing for Alcohol for sellers of alcohol and alcohol enforcement authorities in Scotland. The...
 Guidance on the Implementation of Minimum Pricing for Alcohol

Improving Quality of Life: Substance Use and Ageing

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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released a resource focusing on substance use in ageing populations. The document covers the consequences of substance use in older adults, health conditions which might occur...
Improving Quality of Life: Substance Use and Ageing

World No Tobacco Day 2018: Tobacco and Heart Disease

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Worldwide

World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco and Heart Disease 

Date: 31 May 2018

Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is "Tobacco and heart disease." The campaign will increase awareness on the:

World day without tobacco 2018: Tobacco and heart disease

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Día Mundial

World day without tobacco 2018: Tobacco and heart disease

May 31, 2018

On 31 May of each year, the who and its partners celebrated the world no tobacco day in order to highlight the risks associated with smoking, both for health and other areas, and advocate for effective policies to reduce their consumption.

8th European Alcohol Policy Conference 2018

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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

The 8th European Alcohol Policy Conference (8EAPC) will take place from 20-21st November in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

8th European Alcohol Policy Conference 2018

SAMHSA Tobacco-Free Recovery Grant 2018

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery Grant is now open for applications. Offering up to 5 million USD the grant can be used for a range of projects...
SAMHSA Tobacco-Free Recovery Grant

Competencies for Canada’s Substance Abuse Workforce

Workforce competencies are technical and behavioural skills that enhance the performance of addictions professionals, allowing them to better meet the needs of their clients. The Competencies for Canada's Substance Abuse Workforce is a...